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Buffalo Sabres Make Change in Net: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Start Game 4
Luukkonen returns after Alex Lyon allowed nine goals in his last two games as Buffalo tries to avoid a 3-1 series deficit.
- The Buffalo Sabres are switching starting goaltenders to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday at Bell Centre, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m.
- Sabres coach Lindy Ruff decided to reinsert Luukkonen to give Buffalo a jolt after Alex Lyon allowed nine goals on 63 shots over his last two outings, including five in the 6-1 Game 3 loss.
- During the regular season, Luukkonen went 22-9-3 with a 2.52 GAA, earning the initial playoff start. "There's no need to change anything at this point in the year," he said of his approach.
- The Canadiens enter Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead, holding momentum behind balanced scoring from Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson, who each have nine playoff points.
- Buffalo has overcome 2-1 series deficits to win six times in franchise history, and the team averages 3.75 goals per game on the road, trailing only Minnesota and Vegas among NHL teams.
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Experts adjust Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 5 predictions with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen taking over in net
It wasn’t pretty and it certainly wasn’t easy, but Buffalo did what they had to do in Game 4, evening their second round series at two games a piece before the series shifts back to Buffalo for Game 5.
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The Buffalo Sabres will bet on goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the fourth game of the series against the Canadiens on Tuesday in Montreal.
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